Date: Apr 23, 2024Location:

Westchester, IL, US, 60154

Job Requisition ID: 37283

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Health Promotion

Division: Oral Health

Posting ID: 37-24-0266 / 37283

Posted: 4/23/2024-5/7/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $5,523 a month; Full Range $5,523 - $8,170 a month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 37-24-0266 / 37283

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to consult, train and assist local health departments, communities, schools, professional groups, private/public partnerships and oral health care organizations for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs to improve the oral health of the public. Participates as an acting member in coalitions as assigned. Participates in surveys and other surveillance activities. Assists with special projects and grant development to aid in improving the state oral health program. Travels extensively throughout an assigned region, to central office as well as other areas of the state.

Job Responsibilities

Offers consultation, technical assistance and evaluation to local health departments regarding Oral Health grants requirements and management.

• Maintains close working relationships with local health departments and communities as assigned.
• Provides onsite quality assurance for grantees and other school based providers.
• Scans the environment for opportunities to provide consultation regarding state oral health programs within local communities.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Maintains fluoride surveillance of community water systems in compliance with the mandatory water fluoridation statute.

• Compiles, analyzes and reports water system fluoridation status. This is achieved through cooperation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and local health departments.

Promote on-going and comprehensive oral health programs for school children by providing consultation, initiating fluoride mouth rinse programs where indicated, supplying toothbrushes, mouth rinse and educational materials as adjuncts to oral health programs.

• Advising in such matters as oral health education, dental sealants, protective mouth guards, dental emergencies and to promote dental exams as noted in School Code 27-8.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field plus two years of dental hygiene experience in a public health or a related field.
• Requires possession of an Illinois license as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience providing consultation and technical assistance regarding Oral Health grants.
• Two years’ experience with fluoride surveillance of community water systems.
• Two years’ experience promoting oral health programs for school children providing toothbrushes, mouth rinse and educational materials.
• Two years’ experience offering technical assistance to community based health service agencies and various entities.
• Two years experience participating in planning and promoting statewide oral health programs and initiatives.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester IL 60154
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,523.00 - $8,170.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person